We use the solution for web application testing.

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Provides web application testing and identify security risks
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution identify security risks.
What needs improvement?
There could be extensions that help us perform test cases related to AI bots or element-based testing. Implementing such extensions internally could be beneficial for enhancing the testing capabilities.
Sometimes it takes too much time to complete, maybe because the application is huge or we have not properly configured the scan settings. Due to these challenges, the scan often stops in between.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Acunetix for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability depends on the license that we avail. I rate the solution’s scalability a nine or ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support is helpful, but sometimes the response are a bit delayed. They respond within 24 hours.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and takes an hour to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product pricing is average.
I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution as we didn't have some specific extensions for any failure testing and SSO related testing.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Great when it works but tool can be quite buggy
Good product for scans, "target" licensing model is terrible! - Buyer beware
Helps to scan web applications but needs to include agent analysis
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for dynamic analysis. It also helps us to scan web applications.
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable feature is scan configurations. We use it for external physical applications. The scanning time depends on the application's code.
What needs improvement?
Acunetix needs to include agent analysis.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Acunetix's scalability a seven out of ten. My company has five to four users.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the tool's deployment a nine out of ten.
What was our ROI?
We have seen good ROI with the tool's use.
What other advice do I have?
Acunetix is good and helps to scan properly. I rate it a nine out of ten.
Comes with good performance but pricing is expensive
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for application security.
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable feature is performance.
What needs improvement?
Acunetix needs to improve its cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Acunetix is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The tool's support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Scalable and efficient web security and vulnerability management
What is our primary use case?
It is top-rated and widely employed for conducting security assessments on networks, websites, and applications. It is considered the gold standard for evaluating security measures and identifying vulnerabilities in websites, networks, and applications. The tool's extensive capabilities make it a go-to choice for ensuring security. It is renowned for its comprehensive scanning and assessment of networks and websites, but it is also known for its significant cost, particularly for deploying it on large clusters.
What is most valuable?
One of its primary features is its ability to offer automated solutions for application security. It comes equipped with an internal applicator, which automatically identifies and addresses vulnerabilities within the program. It then provides insights on how to rectify these issues, even showcasing the payloads and other relevant information in the report. Occasionally, it may generate some false positives, but for the most part, it delivers reports that are approximately 80% accurate. This allows users to manually test the function and ascertain its functionality. It also allows for communication with external entities, vendors, and servers used by the application. This information encompasses server hosting details, the status of open or closed ports, and insights into Indian Palantir, among others. These features make it an invaluable resource for those seeking to comprehensively understand their website's infrastructure and potential vulnerabilities.
What needs improvement?
The initial concern that comes to mind is the cost as the pricing structure is significantly high, especially for the average user. It amounts to approximately $2,000 per year, excluding additional expenses. There's a clear need for a reduction in pricing to make the service more accessible. Another critical enhancement should focus on the tool's ability to bypass Web Application Firewalls. Currently, it falls short in this aspect, which can be a significant limitation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for nine years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It provides good stability abilities.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It offers excellent scalability capabilities. You have the flexibility to adjust your usage based on workload demands and it becomes a valuable and frequently used tool to accommodate the increased workload when multiple projects come in. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I am not very satisfied with the customer support they provide. It tends to be quite time-consuming. When I raised a ticket seeking assistance with a simple issue, their response time was notably delayed. They mentioned having a backlog of inquiries, and it took a while for them to address my specific question. There seems to be a disconnect between the amount of money they charge for their support services and the level of support they provide.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate it nine out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
You can easily download the application and install it on your desktop. The setup algorithm simplifies the application installation on your computer, it automatically configures itself on your system, eliminating the need for any manual configuration. It's a quick and hassle-free installation, taking just about five minutes to set up and configure. The deployment management is quite efficient and it can be handled by a single individual.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is exceptionally high. They offer various categories of services, but the problem lies in the lack of transparency. Before purchasing, they don't clearly outline the available versions or their limitations, and they don't display their pricing on the website. They should have a standardized pricing structure readily available on their website for all potential users to see. This lack of pricing information is a rarity and an issue that needs to be addressed.
What other advice do I have?
To effectively utilize this tool on a monthly basis, users must possess a certain level of expertise. It is crucial that individuals who wish to employ this tool have experience in both programming and networking to make the most of its functionalities. I would rate it eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Helps to scan vulnerabilities like SQL injunctions but not recommended for dynamic scanning
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for the scanning of vulnerabilities like SQL injections.
What needs improvement?
Acunetix needs to be dynamic with JavaScript code, unlike Netsparker which can scan complex agents.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Acunetix is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable if you use the cloud version. You will face limitations with RAM and processor on the desktop.
How are customer service and support?
We have not faced any issues to complain about.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Netsparker before.
How was the initial setup?
Acunetix is easy to install and took only two minutes to deploy. For desktop applications, you need to download an EXE file. Deployment over the cloud requires API.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Acunetix an eight out of ten. I don't recommend it for dynamic websites. It is recommended for static pages.
The attractive web app security scanner
Stable solution with efficient technical support services
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is its capability to scan the rest APIs.
What needs improvement?
They should include the features for reporting in the solution's next release. Also, a dashboard feature could help us view scanning targets segregated into different categories. In addition, there should be a feature to export the data into Excel Spreadsheet.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable. I rate its stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution's scalability a four out of ten. Our clients are enterprise businesses. Also, we have two solution users in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
For standard use cases, we deploy it on a notebook or a desktop machine. In case of integration with a development system, we deploy it on a server or a virtual memory machine. I rate the solution's initial setup process a five out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive. Its price is based on the number of targets. It has an annual subscription plan and costs around HK$500,000. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I advise others to stay connected to the solution online to ensure the license is up-to-date. I rate it an eight out of ten.